Seafood Recipes
Shrimp Creole
Easy to make but company-worthy, a spoonful of rice is all you need to complete this flavor-packed meal. Convenient prep-ahead options included. Shrimp Creole was one of my mom’s special occasion recipes, a meal she served when company came or there was something to celebrate. But the flavor and ease of this Southern Louisiana staple…
How to Prepare King Crab Legs
Learn the best way to cook tender, juicy king crab legs for fun and festive meals any time of year. Perfect for Valentine’s Day, New Year’s Eve, birthday celebrations, and “just because” special dinners. If you want to make a statement, king crab legs will do it. The massive crustaceans, which are caught in the…
Salmon Verde
This stunning meal comes together quickly on a single baking sheet and is brimming with fresh flavor and wholesome appeal. Minimal ingredients and low effort, it’s equally perfect for busy weeknights and easy entertaining. The vibrant color palette is this easy meal’s first attention grabber. My husband thinks it looks Christmas-y, while a friend claimed…
Perfectly Grilled Shrimp
The simplest of seasonings pair with a clever technique to deliver flavor-packed shrimp that are perfectly seared on the outside and tender and juicy inside. We learn from our mistakes as the saying goes. Though the result of what I gleaned from the following kitchen blunder may not lead to profound, worldly change, it will…
Curried Shrimp with Tomatoes
Quick to cook and loaded with flavor, this one-pan meal is delightful served over rice, polenta, or with a piece of crusty bread. Getting dinner on the table never happened so fast! This one-pan meal relies on a bag of frozen shrimp, tomatoes, and a handful of seasonings that deliver exceptional flavor with incredible…
From the Recipe Box: Edition 2!
In this recurring series, I dig into my decades-old recipe box (I guess I should say boxes!) and share three tried-and-true recipes, which after over a dozen years, STILL haven’t made it to the blog. A little different than my usual posts, this is more like an old-fashioned recipe swap. (Feel free to rifle through…
Air Fryer Salmon (with oven option)
A lovely balance of sweet, spicy, and tangy is the hallmark of this speedy salmon, which can be on your plate in less than 15 minutes. Need a lightning-fast meal? Look no further than your air fryer and this easy salmon recipe. No air fryer? No problem. Salmon doesn’t take too much longer to cook…
Baked Coconut Shrimp
Crisp, golden, and served with a sweet and spicy dipping sauce, baked coconut shrimp are perfect as an appetizer or entrée and may be prepped a few hours in advance. Crunchy on the outside and tender in the middle, these crisp, golden shrimp are baked instead of fried and will vanish off an…
Smoked Salmon & Black Bean Salad
Simple yet sublime, this speedy, no-cook salad relies on a can of beans, a package of smoked salmon, a few fresh veggies, and a fast but flavorful cumin lime vinaigrette. Gluten- and dairy-free. Simple ingredients come together quickly and easily in this fresh-tasting salad that hits the spot as a light dinner or lunch.…
Perfectly Broiled Salmon
Perfectly cooked salmon with a golden crust is endlessly versatile and can be on your plate in less than 10 minutes, start to finish. In my early days of cooking salmon, I always broiled it. As a young mom trying to get a good dinner on the table fast, I appreciated the speed and…
Pretzel Fish with Honey Mustard Sauce
With its crisp coating and flavorful sauce, Pretzel Fish with Honey Mustard Sauce offers a quick and easy meal the whole family will love! Welcome to the latest edition of Fountain Avenue Kids! A flavorful, three-ingredient sauce pulls double duty as “glue” for the crispy, pretzel crumb coating in this family friendly meal, which was the first fish dish…
Pan Seared Halibut
A simple spice rub and a quick sear turn wholesome fish into a family favorite meal. Enjoy with a squeeze of lemon or sauce of choice! Fish ordered at a restaurant often seems so gourmet and special, something that would be difficult to replicate at home. But you can, and with minimal effort. What’s…
